Build Your Own Above Ground Pool Ladder

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Build your own above ground pool ladder.

Secondly build the deck around the pool for easy access to it as well as to prevent your feet from stepping into the mud. You will need twice the. Build braces for the side of the pool by placing two pieces of wood the length of the pool on the floor. Wood can rot unless it is weatherproofed and pressure treated and it can also damage the pool liner of the above ground pool.

Because the diy pool ladder steps and frame were made from building lumber it was important to add an exterior stain to the stairs. Make sure the ground is level. Find the highest point of ground and using your rake and or shovel trim it down to meet the height of the lowest ground. Metal can and will usually rust regardless of the metal or the treatment on it.

Measure and cut the pvc into 1 foot sections. Firstly make your decision about where to locate the pool and install a metal frame of the swimming pool on the site you chose. Apply two 90 degree angle joints to the top of ladder and set aside. Repeat step 1 and 2 until you have 4 braces like this.

This is a very important step in assembling your pool. You can make an above ground pool ladder out of many kinds of materials which include wood metal and plastic. Screw the pieces into the wood at minimum 1 distances and maximum 2 distance. Place one 90 degree angle on the work surface and apply glue to one of the newly cut 1 foot sections.

Usually above ground pools are no deeper than 48 to 52 inches. Adjust your boards to fit the environment checking for level on the steps themselves and you ll find your ladder won t shift around when you use it. Things you will need measure the height of the pool. More ideas you ll love.

Step 4 choose the base. Next you will want to choose a base for your pool.